Chattan Developments Ltd v Reigill Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd

Chattan complied with the order by paying the cheque into the client account before the deadline, and Reigill's implied acceptance of the cheque meant payment was effective as at the time of deposit. The extension of time stands.

Parties: Claimant: Chattan Developments Limited; Defendant: Reigill Civil Engineering Contractors Limited
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 February 2007
Procedural Posture: Arbitration Claim (extension of Time to Appeal) / Ruling on Compliance With Conditional Order for Payment and Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted; extension of time stands; payment condition deemed satisfied.
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Payment by Cheque, Compliance With Court Orders

Arbitration Civil Procedure Contract Law Extension of Time Payment by Cheque Compliance With Court Orders

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Parties

Chattan Developments Limited

Claimant

Reigill Civil Engineering Contractors Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Arbitration Claim (extension of Time to Appeal) / Ruling on Compliance With Conditional Order for Payment and Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether payment by cheque fulfilled the condition in the court order for payment by a specified deadline
2 Whether the extension of time for appealing the arbitration award should stand

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted; extension of time stands; payment condition deemed satisfied.

Orders

Chattan complied with the payment condition in the order; extension of time for appeal stands.